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Independence 30 School District

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MAP Results
MAP Results By Subgroup
EOC Results
EOC Results By Subgroup
ACT Results
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Spending Per Pupil

218 N Pleasant
Independence, MO 64050
Jackson County
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PH: (816) 521-2700
FAX: (816) 521-2999

Grades PK-12
12,538 students
28 schools

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MAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts

33% (2009)

39% (2008)

45% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

41% (2008)

51% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts

46% (2009)

50% (2008)

49% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.

Math

40% (2009)

49% (2008)

50% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

48% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts

48% (2009)

49% (2008)

54% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

41% (2008)

50% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts

40% (2009)

49% (2008)

50% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

54% (2008)

61% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts

49% (2009)

52% (2008)

43% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

55% (2008)

44% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

44% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Communication Arts

52% (2009)

50% (2008)

47% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

45% (2008)

51% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

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Compare all elementary, middle or high schools in the district.

MAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	33%
Female	36%
Male	30%
Black	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	38%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
White	37%
Free or reduced-price lunch	24%
Students with disabilities	23%
Limited English proficient students	21%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	40%
Male	42%
Black	26%
Asian/Pacific Islander	50%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	44%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	27%
Limited English proficient students	28%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	46%
Female	51%
Male	40%
Black	38%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	32%
Limited English proficient students	33%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	40%
Male	40%
Black	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Free or reduced-price lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	30%
Limited English proficient students	31%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Male	48%
Black	28%
Asian/Pacific Islander	50%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	31%
Limited English proficient students	22%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	48%
Female	53%
Male	43%
Black	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	50%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%
Students with disabilities	35%
Limited English proficient students	22%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	45%
Male	47%
Black	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	34%
Limited English proficient students	21%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	40%
Female	42%
Male	39%
Black	28%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	44%
Free or reduced-price lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient students	15%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	44%
Male	42%
Black	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Free or reduced-price lunch	36%
Students with disabilities	21%
Limited English proficient students	23%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	49%
Female	58%
Male	40%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	28%
Limited English proficient students	24%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	53%
Male	48%
Black	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	28%
Limited English proficient students	32%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	45%
Male	43%
Black	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Free or reduced-price lunch	31%
Students with disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient students	18%

Communication Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	60%
Male	45%
Black	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	22%
Limited English proficient students	19%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	50%
Black	28%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	22%
Limited English proficient students	30%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri.
The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards

EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

English 2

75% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2009.

Biology

52% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2009.

Algebra I

50% (2009)
The state average for Algebra I was 53% in 2009.

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in algebra I, English II, and biology.
The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle or high schools in the district.

EOC Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

English 2	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	72%
Black	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Free or reduced-price lunch	69%
Students with disabilities	26%

Biology	This District
All Students	52%
Female	51%
Male	53%
Black	32%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Free or reduced-price lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	21%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	50%
Female	49%
Male	50%
Black	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Free or reduced-price lunch	40%
Students with disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient students	33%

Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in algebra I, English II, and biology.
The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject.
The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Missouri: An Overview

See Missouri's state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2005	22	22	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	22	21

¹Source: MO DESE
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2007	51%
Graduating class of 2006	50%
Graduating class of 2005	48%
Graduating class of 2004	51%

Source: MO DESE

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	78%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	10%	18%
Hispanic	8%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	42%	40%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,034	$8,215

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Student and staff support	14%	9%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >